Dedham Animal Control is reminding residents about the dangers of leaving your K9 companions inside your cars as the hot weather begins.
Officials say they found a dog left in a parked, black, motor vehicle for at least 30 minutes on Thursday, with the temperature climbing to 81 degrees.
Darker-colored metals, such as black and dark blues, absorb more heat from the sun than lighter colors, making the situation especially dangerous.
Animal control was able to safely free the dog from the car…